PDS Plus Antibacterial (polydioxanone) Suture - Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation, including use in paediatric cardiovascular tissue, in microsurgery and in ophthalmic surgery. These sutures are particularly useful where the combination of an absorbable suture and extended wound support (up to six weeks) is desirable. PRODUCT CODE: PDP304H PDP316H PDP341H
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: GTIN: 10705031047976 10705031048027 10705031048119 PRODUCT CODE PRODUCT LOTS PDP304H TLMJLZ PDP316H UAMKDC PDP341H UBMCZA
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Ethicon, Inc.
- Reason for Recall:
- Issue on a specific packaging machine resulted in a hole in the primary packaging, product sterility compromised and could result in infection .
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
Product Information
Full Description:
PDS Plus Antibacterial (polydioxanone) Suture - Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation, including use in paediatric cardiovascular tissue, in microsurgery and in ophthalmic surgery. These sutures are particularly useful where the combination of an absorbable suture and extended wound support (up to six weeks) is desirable. PRODUCT CODE: PDP304H PDP316H PDP341H
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
GTIN: 10705031047976 10705031048027 10705031048119 PRODUCT CODE PRODUCT LOTS PDP304H TLMJLZ PDP316H UAMKDC PDP341H UBMCZA
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2147-2024
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Sutures may have an open seal on the primary packaging, due to a manufacturing issue on a specific machine, and if issue is undetected could lead to breach in sterility, could introduce pathogens to the patient and cause infection.
Sutures may have an open seal on the primary packaging, due to a manufacturing issue on a specific machine, and if issue is undetected could lead to breach in sterility, could introduce pathogens to the patient and cause infection.